I have left orders to be awakened at any time during national emergency, even if I'm in a cabinet meeting.

Ronald Reagan
I have left orders to be awakened at any time...
I have left orders to be awakened at any time...
I have left orders to be awakened at any time...
I have left orders to be awakened at any time...
About This Quote

This quote is about the character of Winston Churchill, who had an ability to wake up during both war and peace time. He was the prime minister of England during WWII, but he lived long enough to see the British lose the war. He also lived during the Cold War when the country was at an all-time low for morale. During this time, there was no certain way of knowing when Britain would be invaded by Russia.

So, Churchill did what he could to prepare his country for the worst case scenario. He made sure that he had a dedicated team of assistants who were always on call, even if they were just sitting around doing nothing. This team could go into action at a moment's notice if needed, and they were ready.

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